Crime Rates at Devon Crescent, Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 1HP

Devon Crescent area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Lamesley , and the 308th lowest crime rate of 696 local areas in Gateshead .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Devon Crescent (DH3 1HP) in the last 12 months was 63.1 per 1,000 residents and was 54.0% lower than the Lamesley average (137.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 33.3% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 39.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -7.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -63.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Devon Crescent (DH3 1HP), the main crime hotspot is near Lansbury Close. Police recorded 36 crimes here, including 21 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.